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How to Navigate 8 Potential Pitfalls of Socializing at Work

Published Mar,13 2018  |  By Natasha Burton

Being part of a friendly work environment doesn’t just make the hours you spend at the office more pleasant -- having close pals in the workplace can boost your job satisfaction and make you more productive, according to a 2012 Gallup poll.

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10 Daily Habits to Increase Your Productivity

Published Mar,09 2018  |  By Sarah Stevenson

A typical chaotic day may have you ping-ponging from meeting to meeting, from your phone to your computer and back again, leaving you feeling like you accomplished very little. How to manage? It’s all in the routine. For Benjamin Spall, co-founder of My Morning Routine (MyMorningRoutine.

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13 Times Body Positivity Was Actually Celebrity Body Shaming

Published Mar,08 2018  |  By Vivian Manning-Schaffel

Even the strongest, most empowered body positive advocates can be on the receiving end of well-meaning comments about how they look that just completely miss the mark. Here’s a collection of some of those situations in which body positive advocates have found themselves and their best reactions.

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5 Simple Steps to Get the Best Night of Sleep Ever

Published Mar,08 2018  |  By Kate Bayless

While there are many things that can impact your ability to get to sleep and stay asleep, you can help yourself get the best night’s rest possible by making sure your bedtime routine and sleep environment appeal to your senses — all five of them.

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10 Signs You Are a Control Freak

Published Mar,08 2018  |  By Vivian Manning-Schaffel

Everyone knows a control freak. Think you might be guilty of this type of behavior (or know someone who is)? See if you exhibit any of the following traits.

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10 Ways to Shut Up Your Inner Critic For Good

Published Mar,08 2018  |  By Natasha Burton

We turned to the experts to find out how to turn down the volume on this unproductive chatter for good — or at least learn how to deal with it effectively. Follow these tips to keep the voice in your head from getting the best of you.

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The 19 Best Travel Destinations for Adventure Junkies

Published Mar,02 2018  |  By Collette Stohler

Whether you’re a domestic diva, an international itinerant or an aimless wanderer, there are endless adventures around the world just waiting for you. We asked some of Instagram’s most influential travelers to share their favorite vacation destinations for adventure junkies.

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8 Things Holding You Back From True Happiness

Published Mar,02 2018  |  By Carla Birnberg

In this age of glorifying busyness and increasing productivity at all costs, the key to removing this obstacle to happiness lies not in adding items to our to-do lists, but in eliminating them. Here are eight things you should release in order to live a truly happy life.

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How to Handle the Mean Girl at the Office

Published Feb,28 2018  |  By Natasha Burton

Unless you’re fortunate enough to be best friends with all of your co-workers (and your boss), chances are that you’ve come across a bad egg among your colleagues. Here’s exactly what to do when faced with the office mean girl or guy.

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10+ Mother’s Day Gifts She Actually Wants

Published Feb,27 2018  |  By The LIVESTRONG.COM Team

Can't find just the right thing to get for mom this year for Mother's Day? You're in luck! The LIVESTRONG.COM team got together and came up with gift ideas and healthy recommendations on how to celebrate Mother's Day. And sometimes the best gifts for mom are experiences where you can spend time together.

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